Number 6: Silent Obsession
Stage number six, and the last one, Silent Obsession. The final, most hidden stage is their silent obsession. While they publicly project an image of moving on, privately, they remain consumed by thoughts of you. They secretly monitor your life through fake social media accounts, mutual friends, or obsessive rumination. I have talked about how a narcissist can channel their aura, their spirit, into your world, into your dreams through that energetic intrusion; that’s what I’m talking about. Why do they do this, though? Well, they wonder if you are happier without them, if you have exposed their true nature to the world, or worse, if you have forgotten them completely.
You become a haunting figure in their psyche, a persistent reminder of their vulnerability. They may never reach out, but they silently obsess over your departure, tormented by the knowledge that you saw through them and did what you chose: freedom. No matter how they portray themselves now, your departure shattered their fragile illusion, leaving them to secretly grapple with these hidden stages of emotional devastation.
Conclusion
Your healing, by contrast, is genuine and lasting. If this resonates deeply with you, know that your recovery journey is real and powerful, something a narcissist will never, ever truly experience. And with that, I invite you to join my upcoming event. The topic will be: how to heal and reclaim yourself after surviving a narcissistic parent. If you want to live authentically and somehow overcome that childhood trauma, this event is for you. The link is in the description, and I will see you on the other side. But until then, let the healing begin.
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